That last of the ancient Olympic Games was held more than 1,600 years ago. For one final time, the strongest and quickest…
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For years, many scientists have believed that the seeds of life might have ridden to Earth on meteors. This theory is called…
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Every generation faces a new “zombie drug.” From the 18th-century English gin craze to the crack epidemic of the 1980s, addicts are…
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Gingerbread houses tend to abound during the holiday season. Not all of the ginger-flavored molasses cake buildings are simple residences, though. Some…
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During much of history, maps were designed as much for beauty and display as for accuracy. When maps were hand-drawn, they were…
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Your local gourmet gelato store will serve you up a delicious cone, a cup of double chocolate fudge, or if it’s really…
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Especially when we’re sick and vulnerable, we rely on health-care providers to treat us. We depend on their knowledge, training, skills, and…
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We take great pains to make sure our food is as clean as possible. There are even government agencies dedicated to the…
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Female genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision, is a barbaric practice commonly found in Africa, Asia, and several countries in the…
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At some point, everyone has fantasized about being a superhero. Sure, the tights may be snug in some awkward places, but that’s…